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For the Western Bulldogs to be able to withstand the concerted onslaught and pressure from the far more experienced Sydney Swans outfit - considering that not one Western Bulldog had played in a grand final before - showed a huge amount of courage and resolve. (more...)

Which wasn't actually an option open to the media. With both Brady and Ninkovich back in the fold, the Patriots will have to knock their roster number down to 53 players eventually, but they are expected to be given roster exemptions to carry two extra players. (more...)

One positive for New Zealand is that Kane Williamson, the regular captain and easily the best batsman in the side, has shown signs of recovery from a viral illness and could be back for the third Test in Indore that starts on October 8. "Anytime you have your skipper and best player out is disappointing but you can not rely on Kane all the time". Asked about the weakness in Indian team, Taylor said: "That is a tough question". (more...)

The interim manager is understandably keen for continuity during these turbulent times, with Stones saying experience like Rooney's is "massive" in the wake of Sam Allardyce's abrupt and ignominious exit. I suffered from that. I play to instructions. Sam Allardyce's Gareth Southgate's England team preparing to face Malta in a World Cup qualifier this weekend, Wayne Rooney took time out of his day to tweet Neville, telling him that he'd made use of the golf shoes he'd left behind having ... (more...)

Discussing his preparations for this week's match, he said: "We will not rearrange everything". You can get lucky over 90 minutes sometimes, but you don't achieve that by being lucky. And there will be plenty of interested onlookers at the Ernst Happel Stadium. "What needs to be added is I think they are actually the favourites for this group". (more...)

If onlookers aren't impressed, they may need to get a new prescription. Romo is expected to return October 30, but how does a team bench a rookie who has it riding a three-game winning streak and tight end Jason Witten saying , "the mojo is good right now"? Making things even harder this week were the absences of star receiver Bryant and offensive linemen Tryon Smith and La'el Collins. (more...)

On Tuesday night in Saskatoon against the Ottawa Senators , it will be goaltender Frederik Andersen's turn to wear the blue and white for the first time. Bracco had 21 goals and 43 helpers in 49 games last season and was a staple on the top line and power play . Toronto expects to get a whole lot faster in the coming year with skill to match. (more...)

Rain forced postponement of Saturday's Drive Sober 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Dover International Speedway and put several Chase for the Sprint Cup drivers on the horns of a dilemma. Truex led 181 of 400 laps in his No. 78 Furniture Row Racing Toyota. The last month-and-a-half has been ridiculous. The Citizen Soldier 400 was a Chase for the Sprint Cup elimination race, but Truex and Kevin Harvick entered the race already with their advancement to the next round secure, ... (more...)

Rooney bore the brunt of the criticism following his laboured displays in the playmaker role, and Mourinho made a decision to put his 30-year-old captain on the bench in the biggest call of his United reign to date. Ranieri blamed his team's first-half display on a failure to play as a team after going behind, and a lack of concentration at corners. Ranieri said his team paid the price for not concentrating properly. (more...)

Given the literal extra miles the Indians may need to travel to obtain it - they play in Kansas City this weekend, the make-up game would take place in Detroit on Monday and their Division Series will open in either Cleveland, Boston or Arlington on Thursday - we found ourselves wondering just how valuable home-field advantage in the various rounds of playoffs is, anyway. (more...)

An eye witness to the incident told Stuff.co.nz that he became aware of the incident because the woman involved had been "quite attractive, early 20s and well dressed", and had noticed her entering the toilet cubicle. Lewis revealed the couple got together the night before a super rugby clash in Auckland, at a team hotel. "And he'll have to reflect on that, and I'm sure the New Zealand Rugby Football Union will reflect on that". (more...)

With only five races remaining, it now looks like it is Rosberg's championship to lose and Hamilton initially suggested that his team are working against him. But speaking after meeting with his team, Hamilton had changed his tune, saying he had "100 percent faith" in Mercedes. "It is hard. No failure is planned", said Lowe on Sky Sports television. (more...)

Braves closer Jim Johnson , who formally pitched for Detroit, gave up a ninth inning run on an infield single by Jose Iglesias. "Tip your hat to Swanson", Ausmus said. Zimmermann laid down a sacrifice bunt and Ian Kinsler drove in Jarrod Saltalamacchia with a double. Blair's previous high was five strikeouts in a win at Miami on May 28. (more...)

Palmer had good numbers his first two starts, but was bad against the Bills in Week 3, throwing four interceptions. Last season, running back Todd Gurley was selected with the No. Stanton might best be remembered for his sideline gyrations during Andre Ellington's 48-yard touchdown run that sealed a victory at Seattle last season. (more...)

McAdoo said he's dealt with similar emotional players in the past. "That's all of our responsibilities, mine included", McAdoo said. "He needs to control himself better and be less of a distraction to his teammates", McAdoo said on Monday, via the New York Post . (more...)

Valentine saw 11 minutes of action before getting hurt. While Valentine's potential absence could be detrimental to the Bulls' rotation, they have enough options to get by without having to rush him back. Valentine, the 14th pick in the 2016 draft, said he suffered the same injury during his college career at Michigan State. Valentine could potentially emerge with some value if Dwyane Wade or Jimmy Butler goes down with an injury, but he won't be worth a roster spot in most settings while ... (more...)

The Browns had a good opening drive to begin the third quarter, but had to settle for a 40-yard field goal attempt by K Cody Parkey . "It's kind of a bitter taste", Crowell said, "just because I felt like we had the "W" in our hands and we gave it away". (more...)

In 1945, when a well-known fan, Billy Sianis was asked to leave Game Four of the 1945 World Series because the odor of his goat was horrendous. And by favorites, that's around a 1-in-4 chance of winning. That should be a good one. Or second baseman Glenn Beckert stranding 12 runners in a nine-inning game. "This is our best chance", he said. But, as I demonstrated previous year, it's bad luck to pick your own team. (more...)

Detectives have spoken to the Football Association (FA) and journalists involved in the undercover Daily Telegraph probe, City of London Police confirmed. Highly-rated Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has moved to distance himself from succeeding Sam Allardyce as England manager despite describing the role as the ultimate job. (more...)

Arians said Palmer would not make the trip. "He's extremely knowledgeable in the offense and I feel very comfortable with him in there". He went 5-3 as a starter in Palmer's place in 2014, but hasn't started a game since. Stanton might best be remembered for his sideline gyrations during Andre Ellington's 48-yard touchdown run that sealed a victory at Seattle last season. (more...)